Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a busy Progressive Care Unit with night shifts caring for mixed surgical oncology and Med Surg patients.

Job Details

- Work on a mixed acuity Progressive Care Unit with both PCU and Med Surg adult and geriatric patients,

- Handles surgical oncology, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and plastics patient populations,

- Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4, with a maximum of 1:5,

- Procedures include chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, insulin and heparin drips, and management of oncologic emergencies,

- Heavy focus on infection prevention and fall protocols,

- Utilizes Epic EMR,

- Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30), weekends as needed by unit,

- No set or blocked scheduling; self-schedule requests are considered before balancing the final schedule,

- One week daytime orientation followed by on-unit orientation with a preceptor,

Job Requirements

- Active OH or compact RN license required,

- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required,

- Minimum of 2 years relevant nursing experience,

- Experience with adult and geriatric oncology and Med Surg patient care required,

- Epic EMR charting experience preferred,

- ONS Chemo certification preferred,

Additional Information

- Daily responsibilities include monitoring surgical oncology patients, administering chemotherapy and blood products, managing IV drips, and responding to oncologic emergencies,

- Collaborate with a team of staff who are all PCU trained,

- Intensive orientation and support provided during the initial weeks,

- Infection prevention and patient fall reduction are key expectations of the role,

- First-time travelers are welcome to apply,